Participatory economics

Community based participatory research (CBPR) in archaeology, or Public Archaeology, is a style of research that involves a partnership between the community and the researchers. This new approach to archaeology has helped forge an interest in local archaeology from the community and facilitates communal investment in archaeological affairs that relate to their heritage. CBPR offers great experiences for the individuals who participate, while at the same time assisting the community achieve a…

Action research is about immersion and willing to critique yourself and change what you thought and did. Action research is about feeling exposed and vulnerable but it helps others to share and learn in a similar way to you. Action research is changing and gives values to opinions and experiences of others. Perspective becomes the whole and challenges you to listen learn and act differently. Action research is about immersion and willing to critique yourself and change what you thought and did.…

nature and looks to enhance theory and verify its applicability. In the literature, there is also the mention of participatory action research (Cassell and Johnson, 2006; Greenwood et al, 1993). In their work, Greenwood et al (1993) make a case for participatory action research by explaining its composition and how it enhances the quality of research. By their definition, participatory action research brings together a member of the organization (insider) and an expert research in the research…

observe FL’s role in Global Development in action by answering three key questions: Who benefits and why from the way financial crises are resolved? What is the nature and source of power? How is the tension between the pursuit of FL and the socio-economic effects of crises resolved?This paper will argue that FL is present in the PWCR despite the controversies because the power lies with the IMF which is heavily influenced by the Wall St Treasury Complex (WSTC) and lastly because it ensures the…

residing in the former war zone falls to the occupying powers (states, international organizations or a combination of the two). Most significantly, those in charge—military officers and civilian officials alike—must allow at least some measure of participatory democracy as soon as possible in order to begin to earn the trust of the population of the territory under…

A strong initial reaction to a meme that tapped into the disaffection of a generation left behind in economic tumult is hardly surprising. However, the criticism offered by the Old Economy Steve meme has continued to circulate – continuing to invite participants to reconsider their relationship to contemporary capitalism. However, while memes such as Steve…

this line of thinking. Firstly, it assumes a narrow view of democracy, in-line with the western model characterised by collusion between firms and politicians, as well as a highly media controlled discourse. In underdeveloped nations a direct, participatory model of democracy may be not only more practical, but more desirable. Functionalists then point to freedom as a by-product of capitalism, with consumers having high levels of access to internet, which can potentially mitigate the effects of…

systems. Each government might have their own regulatory and legal systems in the same area. In Australia, for instance, there are eight different occupational health and safety regulation. Federalism also leads to unfair competition. In terms of economic activity, to attract investor away from other states, governments might offer substantial financial incentives that in fact have a negative impact for business environment. The investor, especially international investors, might confuse with…

effects that are likely to come as a result of capitalism. These effects include inflation, global warming, and unemployment for a larger proportion of the world’s population. Work councils are to determine the need for economic rewards and they should be awarded by merit through participatory economy and this is possible through the use of democracy. Post-capitalism approaches will reduce the dominance of the economy by few parties or individuals at the expense of the majority. This will make…

group itself. 5. Ritu Jain (2003) reported that SHGs enhance the equality of status of women as participants, decision makers and beneficiaries in the democratic, economic, social and cultural spheres of life. 6. Agnes (2005) defined “Self –help group is a small voluntary association of poor people, preferably from the same socio-economic background. They come together for the purpose of solving their common problems through self-help and mutual help. Usually the number of members in one SHG…